Thirteen Level 7 and 8 Madison Area YMCA Rosettes gymnasts competed in the USAG Level 7 and 8 Sectionals on Feb. 19 at Envision Gymnastics in Eastampton. Sixty gymnasts from various private gymnastics clubs competed alongside the Rosettes in the sectional meet in order to qualify for the upcoming Level 7 and 8 state competition at the end of March.

Representing the Madison Area Rosettes at Level 7 Age 12 and up were Maddie Gapusan of Chatham, Julia Chinni of Madison, Kristen Fowler of Madison, Claire Ralston of Madison and Marta Bugen of New Vernon. Julia Chinni placed third and Kristen Fowler placed eighth on bars.

In addition to the Rosettes gymnastics team, the Madison Area YMCA Gymnastics Department also offers a wide variety of progressive classes for toddlers, pre-schoolers, grade-schoolers and teenagers. All classes at the Madison Area YMCA teach the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. For more information, visit www.madisonymca.org.